We have some great news for fans of comedy, horror and action movies as we have some news on some new titles released this month from Arrow Video.
First in the list of movies is Klown, a cult comedy from Denmark that sees comedians Frank Hvam and Casper Christensen (hosts of the Danish version of Shooting Stars) play extreme versions of themselves in a comedy-of-embarrassment that could be described as what you’d get if Lars von Trier directed The Inbetweeners. Based on the hit Danish sitcom, we can’t really tell you too much more about it as it’s far too crude to write up here!
Shortly after the release of Klown, Arrow Video is releasing the classic video nasty Madhouse, a terrifying bloodbath so gruesome that it was outlawed by the UK authorities. Directed by Ovidio Assonitis (The Visitor, Piranha II: The Spawning) this Italian production was shot entirely on location in Savannah, Georgia and blended the OTT excesses of Italian horror with the traits of the US slasher movie trend. A must-view for fans of grisly cinema.
If you are a fan of movies released in a Limited Edition format, then the next release comes in the form of Dario Argento’s acclaimed directorial debut, The Bird With the Crystal Plumage. This is the film that redefined the Giallo genre and began Argento’s golden era of filmmaking. With the Dual Format release gorgeously showing off Vittorio Storaro’s sumptuous cinematography and Ennio Morricone’s seductive score, the film has never looked or sounded better as it does here with its brand new 4K restoration.
Last but not least is a treat for fans of Japanese cinema (so that’s us sorted) with the release of Kinji Fukasaku’s Doberman Cop. Never before released on video outside Japan, this oddity is based on a popular manga and was released just as the popularity of the yakuza movie was waning. Starring Shinichi “Sonny” Chiba, this American-style crime film is an action-comedy that’s one of Fukasaku and Chiba’s most enjoyable films as Chiba channels a Japanese Dirty Harry. A real missing link in 1970s Japanese cinema.
Klown – on Dual Format Blu-ray & DVD on 5 June 2017
Cult comedy fans will love this Danish comedy-of-embarrassment, which sees comedians Frank Hvam and Casper Christensen take Frank’s 13-year-old nephew along on their annual tour de pussy to prove Frank’s paternal credentials. It’s as shockingly hilarious as it sounds.
SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p)
- 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
- Optional English subtitles
- Commentary by director Mikkel Nørgaard and writer-actors Frank Hvam and Casper Christensen
- Klown: It’s a Jungle Down There, an episode from the original television series, co-written by Lars von Trier
- Klown from Behind, a ‘making of’ documentary
- Crafting ‘The Willie’, a featurette on the film’s prosthetics
- Inside Castello Alleycat, scenes from film’s brothel set
- Deleted scenes
- Alternative opening sequence
- Outtakes
- Gallery
- Trailers
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Danny Hellman
First pressing only: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Sergio Angelini.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
